Miner, Ernest "Ernie Passed away peacefully at Kemptville District Hospital on Friday, December 7, 2012 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Fern (nee Crawford). Loving father of Nicole (Everett McNeely) and cherished ‘Papa’ of Gavin. Ernie will be sadly missed by Everett’s brother Dwayne McNeely, whom has been a part of the family for many years. He will be sadly missed by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Chris Crawford, Bill (Diane) Featherstone, Linda (Danny) Shanks and Amy (Marc Paquin); his cousins, John (Bonnie) Miner, David Miner and Bill (Valerie) Miner, as well as his many other extended family and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Saturday, December 15, 2012 from 11 a.m. until the time of the service to celebrate Ernie’s life in the Chapel at 1 o’clock. Private interment will take place at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Merrickville Legion Branch 245, designated for assisting with the costs of the wheel chair ramp.